'Injustice 2' beta testing shelled out by NetherRealm; Comic book adaptation also looms

Fans are pretty much aware by now that game developer NetherRealm Studios has just rolled out a beta version of their forthcoming brawler title, "Injustice 2." Albeit the undisclosed rollout date for the game's beta render, players can now pre-register right before its release date.

It is always the whim of NeatherRealm's director, Ed Boon to post hints and clues online whenever they something good in store for their fan base, Gamespot has learned. "Injustice 2" is just one of them. Prior to its beta release, the Boon took to Twitter yet again to tease fans about their new fighting game. The tweet had s series of Greek characters with the beta symbol separated from the group.

Some fans have cracked Boon's code and already got what he meant that a test version of "Injustice 2" is at hand. As of late, an announcement trailer has been making rounds online that made faithfuls very much elated about it. What made fans, even more, hyped up in the new game sequel is the appearance of Darkseid at the tail end of the video.

Would-be players who want to get enlisted for the upcoming beta test will have to sign up at "Injustice 2's" website. Gamers will just have to confirm their email address alongside their name and what game platform they are using.

Aside from the game, a comic book adaptation will also be dished out before fans can grab ahold of the title. It is said that the print version will tackle the events that transpired after the first game and right before what will occur in the second.

The comic book will be out on April 11 while the game itself will be released on May 16. Players may also pre-order the game as early birds will be getting the aforementioned Darkseid as a pre-order exclusive.

Watch the teaser trailer for "Injustice 2" and an earlier released gameplay: